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Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Room
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Cow Bay, QLD
  • Cow Bay
    20 min walk
  • Daintree Discovery Centre
    8 min drive
  • Acaciavale Nature Refuge
    10 min drive
  • Port Douglas, QLD (PTI-Port Douglas Heliport)
    68 min drive

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About the area

Cow Bay

With a stay at this vacation home in Cow Bay, you'll be steps from Wet Tropics of Queensland and a 2-minute drive from Cow Bay. .This vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Daintree Rainforest and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Baralba Corridor Nature Refuge.
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What's nearby

  • Cow Bay - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Daintree Discovery Centre - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Jindalba Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Daintree Rainforest - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Daintree Mangroves Wildlife Sanctuary - 35 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lync-Haven - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cape Trib Beach House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪On the Turps - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Daintree Tea Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Crocs - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway

Moo Creek is a fully equipped holiday home in the heart of the Daintree Rainforest. It is within walking distance to Cow Bay Beach and only a short drive to restaurants, boardwalks and other sights of the Daintree. With one king bed, double futon and single bed, Moo Creek is suitable both for couples and families seeking to get away from it all and relax. There is ceiling fans through out house and plenty of air flow from outside. With a large open living area and covered decking overlooking a private creek and surrounded by rainforest it is a truly tranquil space.

The space
Moo Creek is entirely reliant on solar power and rainwater so we ask that guests are mindful of power and water usage during their stay. We also have a generator as a back up for power. While it doesn't need to be used very often you should note that as the property is in a rainforest we do experience periods of cloud and rain and therefore at times this may necessitate the running of the generator for power. There is no mobile reception or wifi available on the property which adds to the feeling of being able to totally switch off from it all. There is mobile reception available just a few minutes drive up the road however if needed. We provide books, movies and games for guests as well as all products including shampoo etc. We would also recommend that guests shop for groceries prior to heading into the Daintree (there is a Woolworths in Mossman) as there are very limited options for groceries once you have crossed over the river. We provide both a plunger and a stove top espresso maker at the house, however guests need to provide their own ground coffee for these.

Guest access
Guests have the entire property to themselves for the duration of their stay. This includes the private swimming holes in the creek running through dense rainforest. Given sufficient time and an Australian address we are happy to post ferry passes to you to save you the cost of the ferry. Otherwise we provide a ferry pass for your return journey (on the Daintree River Ferry crossing) so only a one way pass needs to be purchased to access the property. Additional passes can also be arranged for guests staying longer than 3 nights.

Other things to note
Our creek on the property has two small swimming holes which are accessed from the decking area. The creek is crocodile free and therefore safe to cool off in the warmer months.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Amenities include a video library and a foosball table.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Roland Kahsnitz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Table football
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: We don't have any fences on the property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Note - no fencing between house and creek.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Moo Creek Rainforest Hideaway
Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway Cow Bay
Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway Private vacation home
Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway Private vacation home Cow Bay

Moo Creek Rainforest hideaway Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adventure in the Daintree
Fine if you are prepared for an off grid experience. Good sleeping, loved waking up to the birds singing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Perfect property to spotlight and spend time in the rainforest.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linnea R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
It was a very nice and quiet place. We found the snake climbing in the gutters on house 2nd evening, very cool. The pool was nice to swim in and the fish would nibble on you and were jumping out of water a little to bite at my beard. My son thought it was a riot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Travelled with partner
You definitely feel like you are in the rainforest here, and the host and property caretaker are both friendly and helpful. Important to note we got no data signal and there's no Wifi, which makes trip logistics a bit difficult. Also the driveway was barely passable for a car as of July 2024, though they plan to fix this. Our one issue was the cockroaches in the kitchen/ living area. The host offered to clean and spray roach killer, but we weren't convinced that would fix the problem so we opted to eat the cost of another hotel and leave early. This is a rainforest, so perhaps these things are to be expected, but we just didn't want to stay in a place with roaches. You can decide for yourself.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely retreat in the Daintree rainforest. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Ferry vouchers were much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holger B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hideaway for exploring the rainforest and it’s hidden treasure
Our family of four had a wonderful two-night stay in this cozy cabin nestled in the heart of the Daintree forest. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and well-equipped, providing all the comforts we needed. The highlight was our evening around the campfire, roasting marshmallows under the stars. We were immersed in the sounds of the jungle at night, with a chorus of frogs and birds surrounding us. An exciting moment came when we spotted wild boars crossing the road! While we didn't get to meet Caramel, the resident python, the abundance of wildlife made our stay truly memorable. The cabin offered the perfect base to explore this magical rainforest. We'll definitely return for another adventure in this slice of paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bring a Couple of Good Books
Moo Creek is a peaceful getaway. It doesn't have mobile connection. It doesn't have WhatsApp, YouTube, that X thing, Facewhatever, SMSs, or mains power. It does have very helpful caretakers nearby. It does have peace and quiet, other than the bounty of birdlife. It does have a flowing creek with a pool where tiny fish join you. If you've had a busy schedule then you should find Moo Creek, which close to Cow Bay Beach, instantly calming.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fred O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to relax in the rainforest
We had a very lovely and relaxing time! The house is well-equipped, with a full kitchen and BBQ, and is well located close to the beautiful Cow Bay Beach and surrounded by trees
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and quiet
The property met all our expectations and then some. Very beautiful and quiet location. I very much enjoyed the veranda and of course the surrounding rainforest. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Craig P., Mudgee

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet quirky rainforest setting
Great property for a family visit. Plenty of board games and the creek swimming was the most refreshing part of our stay. The beds were comfortable and we had just about everything we needed to cook for ourselves and was lovely to bbq overlooking the rainforest.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moo creek is just what you’re looking for
Private comfortable and conveniently close to Cow bay beach
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic experience
This was a delightful property in a beautiful, serene location. It was so private, and so comfortable; it felt like a home away from home. We would happily go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Belinda Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Absolutely wonderful little cottage in beautiful Cow Bay So quiet and peaceful and nestled right in the rainforest, little creek was an absolute delight to myself and our dog, and so close to the beach..... comfy bed, bookcase full of books, movie and games, loved dining on the deck then a drink by the fire listening to all the sounds in the rainforest Thank you soooo much and we cannot wait to come stay again :) :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay amongst the rainforest
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is a bit rustic but as shown online so no surprises. It was great to be surrounded by the rainforest, listening to the sounds of nature. We even had wildlife right outside the door. The kids loved all the games on offer, it was great to get them away from the screen. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Great location, lovely little home for a few days, everything we needed and wanted. Our little dogs loved it as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C S., Cairns Qld

Liked: Cleanliness
Recharge the batteries
Tranquil, peaceful quiet relaxing sounds of rain & gentle wind blowing, Exploring the local area ie Cow Bay, spectacular, Ice cream farm delicious &yummy,- seeing wildlife like cassowaries delightfully charming , Discovery Centre - very intriguing & interesting , Thorton Beach- lovely beach to see& the drive along to the Daintree Ferry with all the canopy of dense rainforest truely mesmerising! Looking forward to going again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Shirley and. Graeme G.

Different Experience.
The house was not what we expected. Being off grid was no problem. Was not happy about no phone at house. Was told no reception but given landline phone number for emergencies, which we would have driven 6ks to reception. The position of house was good, could do with a thorough clean. The experience was very Rainforest, cape Tribulation which was great. Overall a different experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jester Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of heaven
Stayed at Moo Creek mid-June with my partner as a get-away from hustle and bustle of the city. The residence was well-maintained. The fridge was stocked adequately with milk, coffee and tea were available. Good selection of crockery and utensils. Ample supply of natural body wash and shampoo that were septic-tank friendly. Instructions were clearly detailed just in case any appliances needed trouble-shooting. During our stay, all equipment was fully functioning. The provision of candles gave a romantic ambience at night. There was a friendly reminder about Caramel the python that we could encounter in the yard but unfortunately, she was nowhere to be seen for the days that we were there. Would have loved to have a pictorial with her. A 10-second walk from the verandah is a gentle relaxing creek. This would be a nice spot to bathe during the warmer months. Location-wise, Cow Bay beach is just 5 minutes drive down the road. Communication with Roland was prompt and he kindly provided us with a ferry pass to cross the Daintree River. Thank you owners for sharing your little piece of heaven with us. Would stay with you again on future trips to Daintree.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Noli P.

Liked: Cleanliness
quite isolated, great spot for us.
easy directions to property. basic house, definetly needs better lighting!!! Overall, good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place to escape the world!
We loved everything about our stay at Moo Creek except that it was too short! The house is thoughtfully kitted out and we didn’t lack a thing! Waking up to the serenity of the rainforest and going for a dip in the pristine, croc free, creek was for sure the best way to start each day. Cow Bay is stunning and we pretty much had it entirely to ourselves. Magical! Would absolutely rent this property again and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to disappear, refresh and renew their spirit in the magical Daintree 🙏🦋
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility
Everything was spot on.Check in instructions,notes left around the house with tips . Very well equipped. Swimming holes,fireplace outside and hammock were my favourite places to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful break
Lovely peaceful break away from it all. Bring kitchen staples like oil, salt, pepper etc if you plan on self cooking. Otherwise comfortable and clean, and has everything you need for a few days away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022